Yuki
Yuki first appears in US records in 1915. It peaked in 2004, when 43 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 24.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Yuki popular?
Steady Yuki has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2004.
| 2020s | 146 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 275 | |
| 2000s | 271 | |
| 1990s | 153 | |
| 1980s | 91 | |
| 1970s | 70 | |
| 1960s | 29 | |
| 1920s | 20 | |
| 1910s | 12 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Yuki mean?
Yuki is commonly written with kanji meaning “snow” or “happiness,” depending on the characters chosen.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yuki mean?
Yuki means Snow; happiness. Yuki is commonly written with kanji meaning “snow” or “happiness,” depending on the characters chosen.
What is the origin of the name Yuki?
Yuki is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Yuki?
Yuki is pronounced “YOO-kee.”
Is Yuki a boy or a girl name?
Yuki is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Yuki a popular name right now?
Yuki has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2004.
How popular is the name Yuki?
In 2025, Yuki ranked #5399 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Yuki most popular?
Yuki was most popular in 2004, when about 43 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Yuki?
Names similar to Yuki include Rin, Airi, Yui, Hina, Yumi.
What names go well with Yuki?
Japanese names that pair well with Yuki include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren.